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IRENIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does irenic mean?
• IRENIC (adjective)
The adjective IRENIC has 1 sense:
1. conducive to peace
Familiarity information: IRENIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Conducive to peace
Context example:
an irenic attitude toward former antagonists
Similar:
peaceable; peaceful (not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war)
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